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Solid Waste Management Challenges The Food Industry

Solid waste management, and the disposal of plastics in particular, is a growing concern to communities around the world. The typical amount of solid waste generation has nearly tripled in many industrial nations since 1960 while plastics generation in the municipal solid waste stream has increased from less than 1 percent in 1960 to over 11 percent in 2001.

As consumers generate higher amounts of waste, industry is developing new approaches to lessen the impact of solid waste on the environment. Technological advances enable manufacturers to enhance existing products with environmentally friendly features.

Preserving The Environment One Package At A Time

Introducing Zap® and UltraZap® EnviroPak, a range of new biodegradable products that are designed to improve the natural disposal of absorbent cellulose food pads.

Zap and UltraZap EnviroPak absorbent cellulose food pads feature a polyethylene backing that will degrade (as per ASTM D3826) and biodegrade (as per ASTM D5988) in most municipal solid waste systems. The degradation is triggered by heat and UV light and is enhanced by mechanical stress and moisture.

EnviroPak Natural Tissue

Paper Pak Industries is committed to a dynamic, earth-friendly approach to doing business. PPI's ongoing search for new ways to create sustainable products has produced an innovative way to better protect the environment.

The natural tissue is biodegradable, compostable and just as sanitary, safe, and absorbent as bleached white tissue.

EnviroPak natural tissue absorbent food pads are made using a chlorine/bleach-free process, which is less harmful to the environment. In addition, less energy is required to produce natural tissue thus minimizing the product's carbon footprint.

The natural tissue is manufactured using a 380° dryer that effectively kills any potential bacteria. The natural tissue is approved by the USDA and FDA for food contact.